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You’ve come all this way to see us. Above and beyond is the least we can do.
We want every detail of your trip to be absolutely perfect. No matter what.
Our bottom line is really simple: if there’s anything we can do to ensure that your Israel experience is absolutely, positively, indubitably perfect, we’re going to go out of our way to make sure we get it right. Anything. Why? Because you only have one chance to have a once-in-a-lifetime Israel trip, and we’re serious about making sure you love this place as much as we do.
Room upgrades. Last-minute changes. Add-ons. Questions. Problem-solving. Dinner reservations. Ideas. Recommendations. On-site event coordination. Dad jokes.
Anything.
We’re here when you need us.
Your personal Tour Specialist is always just a call or email away, and while we’re hosting you in Israel, you’ll have the full backing and 24/7 support of Dekel Tours. No matter what.
Guest testimonials
See what our guests have been saying about the Dekel Tours travel experience
Ira1114
1/05/2023
Wonderful, Attentive Tour Operator LeeAnn at Dekel worked with our extended family for a long time to schedule a (long awaited) family trip to Israel. LeeAnn and the Dekel team were incredibly knowledgeable and responsive, both prior to the trip and on WhatsApp while we were in Israel. They made everything from the airport transfers to the well selected tours/sites go smoothly. We also really appreciated the personal touch of LeeAnn meeting us at the hotel the morning of our first day of touring. We could not have had a better experience with Dekel and the guide and driver they set us up with (big props to Beny Shlevich, amazing guide).Two bonus points worth noting as an indication of the planning and customer service from Dekel:A) One morning, we were up north and came down to find out our bus had a flat tire. Somehow, the Dekel team had an alternate bus to us promptly so that we could make our first tour destination without delay while the original bus was being fixed. Magic!B) A few days after we came home, we got an unexplained charge from one of the hotels. We WhatsApp'd LeeAnn and she chased it down in-country and resolved it for us ASAP (even though this is still in Dekel's busy season and they are crazy busy).Thanks LeeAnn and Dekel for the trip of a lifetime.
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Beth P
7/11/2023
Superior communication and implementation of the perfect itinerary! I work at a Jewish day school, so when it came time to plan a Bnot Mitzvah trip to Israel, there was no shortage of tour company recommendations. However, David Gross of Dekel Tours immediately stood out from the rest. To begin, I appreciated seamless communication with a native English speaker. In addition, as they say, presentation is everything. The proposed itinerary from Dekel tours was beautifully crafted with color images and easy to read text blocks. The other proposals I received looked like résumés, or a document you might use to take notes. The itinerary was 100% personalized to our family. From the hotels to the activities, every one of our interests and needs were considered. This was no easy feat with a group ranging in age from 12-78. We also had a particular tour guide in mind, (Sharon Pelleg), and Dekel tours was able to secure the tour guide of our choice. For the Bnot mitzvah, (2 daughters ages 12 and 15), we were given phenomenal recommendations for clergy, location and photography. Once the planning was complete, and we arrived in Israel, the superior service continued with immediate communication whenever needed. For example, we unexpectedly required a scooter for a family member who experienced limited mobility. A scooter was delivered to the hotel and our transportation was modified to accommodate. Also, a different family member needed a chiropractor, David was able to schedule and arrange travel to and from an appointment. I know this is quite the gushing review, but it is well deserved. Superior communication and implementation of an itinerary that provided the trip we dreamed of, earned this review.
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Vered H
10/06/2022
Magical Trip Every detail of our trip was a joy - from the professional staff in the office to our fantastic guide. Mark listened to our goals and put together an itinerary that was engaging for first-timers and return-travelers. We were a congregational trip with people from 12 years old to 80, a mix of people who are Jewish and not, from several different states, and we came home connected to each other forever! As the person who staffed the trip, I was especially happy about the customer service and attention to detail we received from the Dekel staff.
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haileymac
5/31/2022
Life Changing Experience, Unforgettable Memories My husband and I went on a 12 day private tour in May 2022, it was our first visit to Israel. We had the most unbelievable experience and are still completely overwhelmed by how amazing it was. LeeAnn Langer planned our trip and we had the incomparable Alon as our guide. We had a wonderful consultation and the trip was tailored perfectly to our interests. Our hotels were incredible, our itinerary was a beautiful mix of adventure, relaxation, inspiration, cultural education, incredible food, natural beauty, fun, and every little detail down to guiding us through the airport upon arrival was handled. If you want to go to Israel and just ENJOY, I cannot recommend touring through Dekel enough. We were so sad to come home!
Our guide Alon was a true highlight of our experience. He was so knowledgeable, fun, energetic, and just a joy to be with. When you spend 10 days straight with someone you’ve just met, it’s really saying something that you MISS them when you leave! He made our trip truly special.
It should be mentioned this trip was originally planned for Dec 2021 but due to COVID, Israel closed the borders a week before our trip. Dekel handled everything and our rescheduled trip was no problem at all. I was so grateful for their professional responsiveness during the crazy travel issues that have come up this year!
We truly feel like this was the trip of a lifetime and we can’t even imagine trying to top it. We will never forget our magical time in Israel! Thank you LeeAnn, Alon & Dekel!
Our guide Alon was a true highlight of our experience. He was so knowledgeable, fun, energetic, and just a joy to be with. When you spend 10 days straight with someone you’ve just met, it’s really saying something that you MISS them when you leave! He made our trip truly special.
It should be mentioned this trip was originally planned for Dec 2021 but due to COVID, Israel closed the borders a week before our trip. Dekel handled everything and our rescheduled trip was no problem at all. I was so grateful for their professional responsiveness during the crazy travel issues that have come up this year!
We truly feel like this was the trip of a lifetime and we can’t even imagine trying to top it. We will never forget our magical time in Israel! Thank you LeeAnn, Alon & Dekel!
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Amy S
9/29/2022
Amazing Israel adventure! Dekel Tours handled everything from planning our personalized trip to everything while in Israel. We planned a trip with all the traditional sightseeing but also included teen adventures which included: jeep tours, rappelling, Jordan River rafting, graffiti tour and shuk experience. Our tour guide and bus driver were accommodating, incredibly knowledgeable and really wonderful to travel with. I highly recommend Dekel Tours when planning your next Israel trip.
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Marla J
4/14/2023
An Amazing Family Trip to Israel with Dekel Tours We were in Israel to celebrate our son's Bar Mitzvah. David, our agent, put together the perfect trip for us from start to finish. We toured for 7 days and each day was full of memorable experiences and learning. We needed a change of plans one day due to rain and David suggested a visit to a Blacksmith. It was an amazing addition to our trip. Our son was able to work with the artist to create his very own Yad which he used during his service. This was one highlight out of many. Our guide Shira was very knowledgeable and fun to be with. She felt like part of our family. We made the right choice in choosing Dekel Tours for our trip and highly recommend them.
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nancy g
8/17/2022
Memorable b'not mitzvah tour David planned a fantastic trip in Israel for our extended family which included three grandparents, three of our adult daughters and eight grandchildren. Two of the grandaughters celebrated their b'not mitzvah in israel. From the moment we arrived, until our flight home, the trip was flawless. Our accomadations were great, and the activities planned were perfect for all ages. Our guide and driver were terrific. They were both extremely friendly, accommodating, and flexible whenever we made slight changes to the itinerary and we all felt like we were well taken care of. The trip was a memorable experience for everyone- grandparents, parents, and children alike.
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CuriousBoomer
7/24/2022
Custom tailored itinerary and personalized experience My wife and I took two of our granddaughters (ages 13 abd 14) on a tour of Israel and Jordan for their Bat Mitzvahs. We had a very narrow window of dates when we could make this trip and LeeAnn at Dekel worked out a fabulous tour based on our timeframe. We shared with her our initial ideas of what we would like to do and she took it from there adding many activities geared to our two teens. It was a busy 10 days but not hectic or rushed. Each of our guides was extraordinary. They were experienced, knowledgeable and engaging.
Two highlights stand out for me:
1) Our day in Jordan to tour Petra and our overnight at the Bedouin camp in the Jordanian desert were nothing short of spectacular. Highly recommended!
2) Our three days in Jerusalem were filled with ancient history and contemporary Jewish life. Our guide Abby made it both exciting and meaningful. No place like it on earth.
All four of us are so very grateful to LeeAnn, Brad and the entire Dekel team for giving us such a memorable visit to Israel to share with our grandkids.
Two highlights stand out for me:
1) Our day in Jordan to tour Petra and our overnight at the Bedouin camp in the Jordanian desert were nothing short of spectacular. Highly recommended!
2) Our three days in Jerusalem were filled with ancient history and contemporary Jewish life. Our guide Abby made it both exciting and meaningful. No place like it on earth.
All four of us are so very grateful to LeeAnn, Brad and the entire Dekel team for giving us such a memorable visit to Israel to share with our grandkids.
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Dr. Randy Fisher
7/23/2022
Just finished a 12 day tour we planned with Dekel Tours for my son’s bar mitzvah. I can sum up the entire experience in one word OUTSTANDING. I highly recommend them. I am a real person and I do not work for Dekel Tours. My wife and I are very hard to please and they exceeded our expectations. We do not live in Israel so planning a tour of this nature is vey stressful and you really don’t know whether you can trust the company you are working with. Our experience was very positive and David and Tamar were attentive and extremely helpful. Tamar went so far as to come to the bar mitzvah and lent us her hotspot because the synagogue did not have wifi and we needed to broadcast the service over zoom. Thank you for everything. Just finished a 12 day tour we planned with Dekel Tours for my son’s bar mitzvah. I can sum up the entire experience in one word OUTSTANDING. I highly recommend them. I am a real person and I do not work for Dekel Tours. My wife and I … More
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Harris F
1/09/2023
There's really no reason to look anywhere else! Dealing with Dekel Tours was a pleasure from beginning to end. David organized an unbelievable family tour for 6 of us to spend 7 days in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. We are a family of 6 (age ranging from 16 to 55.) Our tour guide for the majority of the trip was Beni, and he too was fantastic. We were lead on an unforgettable journey that included scaling Masada, floating in the Dead sea, visiting the 4 ancient quarters of Jerusalem, digging in a cave, touring the Holocaust Museum, biking through Tel Aviv, eating hummus and falafel in the Carmel Market,
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